title: Postoperative pelvic infections.
abstract: Infectious morbidity affecting the postoperative course has long been a concern for obstetricians and gynecologists. The incidence of postoperative infections approaches 38%. The third most common nosocomial infection is surgical site infection. The realm of postoperative infections includes obstetric and gynecologic sources. An understanding of the basic fundamentals of the vaginal flora and addressing host and surgical risk factors can aid in prevention of postoperative infections, which result in significant morbidity and mortality.
authors.affiliation: The Woman's Hospital of Texas, 7400 Fannin, Suite 840, Houston, TX 77054, USA. Electronic address: conniefaro@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Constance
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Faro
authors.affiliation: The Woman's Hospital of Texas, 7400 Fannin, Suite 840, Houston, TX 77054, USA; Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 7400 Fannin, Suite 840, Houston, TX 77054, USA.
authors.forename: Sebastian
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Faro
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D034161:Pelvic Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology